As a fly fishing guide from Crested Butte, Colorado, I believe in owning quality equipment without breaking the bank. This is especially true when selecting a mid-range fly rod. Through guiding and personal use, I’ve had the privilege of casting and guiding with various mid-priced fly rods. As a whole, I believe rods in the […]
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You don’t need to break the bank. But investing more in your fly fishing gear will make you a happier angler. This article discusses the reasons why. Look. Most of us can’t afford $1,000 fly rods and $500 reels. And fewer of us can afford (or justify) a whole quiver of them. But I’d argue
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Are machined reels better? Will a die-cast reel break easily? What are the differences? Many beginner anglers are surprised by the sheer cost of fly fishing gear. And things get even more confusing when hoity-toity dudes at the fly shop think they know best and try to sell you a reel they may not need.
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In the picturesque valley of Crested Butte, Colorado, the rivers and streams are brimming with life. It’s here, amid the babbling brooks and soaring peaks, that I’ve found my calling. And made my home as a Colorado fly fishing guide. Yes, fly fishing is about the allure of the chase, the thrill of the catch,
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Hello fellow adventurers! Today we’re going to discuss what it is like to get into rafting for the first time — from a woman’s perspective! Have you ever thought of an adrenaline-filled splash in the river? I started rafting a couple of years ago, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride (both literally
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The Crested Butte and Gunnison area in Central Colorado is one of the best places to fly fish in the state. We are fortunate to have gold-medal waters in our backyard and abundant insect activity for much of the year. Below, you will find the Central Colorado Hatch Chart for fly fishing, specifically curated for
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Fly fishing with kids can be a wonderful experience, but it requires some special considerations to ensure they have a positive and enjoyable time. If your child is younger, they will require much different considerations than older ones. For example, its recommended that parents take young children fly fishing for no more than an hour
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Fly fishing can be an exhilarating experience! However, for the beginner fly fishing, it can sometimes feel intimidating. Angling is hard, and it can have a steep learning curve. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 29 tips to help beginner fly fishers wade through the challenges of catch a fish with a fly
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Hi! My name is Casey. And I LOVE to go rafting! These are my favorite/best things to bring on a rafting trip to make things more comfortable. Some of the items listed below are women’s specific, and other’s are simply no-brainer pieces of gear a human being (even a man) should bring on a rafting
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They don’t call it paradise for nothing. Some of the best fly fishing experiences in the world are in Crested Butte, CO. The beauty and soul of this mountain community are why mountain lovers live here, and the reason tens of thousands of tourists, mountain adventurers, and anglers flock to this fly-fishing-mountain mecca every year.
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